Cowboys WR Roy Williams May Miss Week 5
Adam Schefter reports:
Read Article >Raiders’ RB McFadden Out With Knee Tear
As if the Raiders weren’t struggling enough already, running back Darren McFadden has a tear in his knee that will require surgery. This from Jerry McDonald’s twitter:
Justin Fargas and Michael Bush will likely split carries in McFadden’s absence for the anemic Raiders’ offense.
Read Article >Giants RB Bradshaw, TE Boss Limited in Practice
Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports that a few of the Giants’ offensive playmakers appear to be banged up. Vacchiano says that RB Ahmad Bradshaw’s injured right ankle is in a protective boot. This is likely just a precautionary move, as Bradshaw spent most of last week’s practice time in a boot before playing against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Vacchiano also reported that Tom Coughlin said TE Boss was having trouble in today’s practice with a sprained ankle. Later, Vacchiano tweeted that Boss looked to be in “considerable pain”.
Read Article >Prognosis for Ravens LT Gaither Is Hopeful
Despite suffering a frightening injury to his neck during yesterday’s loss to the Patriots, Ravens LT Jared Gaither appears to be in good shape, according to the Baltimore Sun. X-rays on Gaither’s neck and shoulder were negative (which is positive news), and he is scheduled to undergo an MRI today. The 6’9” 340-pound Gaither was too large for Mass General Hospital’s MRI machine.
Gaither was injured during a second quarter pass play, when his head struck QB Joe Flacco. Here’s the video of the play:
Read Article >NFL Week 5 Injury Report: Bears Banged Up